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Kanto YU vs Marshall Middleton

What YU does better (2) and where Middleton wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kanto YU
Kanto · 2022YU
2 advantages
vs
Marshall Middleton
Marshall · 2022Middleton
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
6.2Sound6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

YUMiddleton
140 × 220190230 × 10995
YUMiddletonDifference
Height220 mm109 mm+111 mm
Width140 mm230 mm−90 mm
Depth190 mm95 mm+95 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is YU better than Middleton?

  1. Output power70 W vs 60 W+17%
  2. aptXYes · Middleton: No

Why is Middleton better than YU?

  1. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.1+21%
  2. Lowest frequency60 Hz vs 50 Hz+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—76.2 mm
Output power70 W60 W
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency60 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—20 h
Charging time—4.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—20 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25.1
Bluetooth codecsaptX, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—1,800 g
Width140 mm230 mm
Height220 mm109 mm
Depth190 mm95 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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